Cessena

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Contributed by: Tom Toledo | Published: February 2004 | Views: 24163 | Tell a Friend

Review by: Tom Toledo

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• Overall scale looks
  
• IMAA/Sport Scale ready
  
• Interior sealed and finished with granite speckled paint
  
• Kit overall quality
  

• Covering was wrinkled out of the box
• Rudder has excessive play due to geometry
• Wing strut fairings-see construction notes
  

From commercial flight to skydiving to cross country flights, the Cessna 182 Skylane has been amount the world's most popular high-performance single engine airplanes for almost 50 years. Today's Skylane with its powerful engine, comfortable interior and outstanding safety record, is the "SUV of the Airways"-a powerful, classy ride that works hard during the week and plays hard on the weekends. Now you will experience the spirit of the Cessna in this giant-scale dream-Hangar 9's 1.5-sized replica of the real deal. Than Hangar 9 Cessna 182 Skylane 1.50 ARF, based on an early 2000 version of the real plane, is an easy-to-assemble, easy-to-fly blast that boasts scale details never before seen in an ARF model.

Although this is an ARF (Almost Ready-to-Fly) kit, it does have some construction features that can be a bit challenging to the less experience modeler. Hopefully our review will smooth out any turbulence along the way so let's get started!

Kit Name: Cessna Skylane 182 1.50 ARF
Manufacturer: Hangar 9
Price: $499.99 retail price

Length: 76.75 in (1949mm)
Weight: 16.5-18.5 lb (7.48-8.22 kg)
Wingspan: 94.75 in (2406mm)
Wing Area: 1246 sq in (80.39 dm²)
Recommended Engine: 1.08-1.48 (2-stroke), 1.20-1.80 (4-stroke), 23-38cc (Gas)
Radio Equipment: 5-channel radio (minimum)
8 standard servos

• 1100mAh receiver battery Switch
• Y-Harness if using a radio w/ no aileron mixing
• 12" extensions (4)
• 24" extensions (4)
• servo arms for ailerons
• Reversing Y-harness or matchbox if using a non-computer radio for flaps
  

Covering Colors: HANU870 White
Spinner: TRU3232B120, TRU3232BM for a menz prop cut, or TRU3232B12010 for the Saito 1.20-1.80. The Cessna uses a 3 1/4" spinner
Prop: Follow engine recommendations
Spinner Adapter: crank thread size of 8 x 1.25

Contents in the box

Accessories & Hardware

Revealing the holes

Materials and Packaging:

Seeing a box of this size can be a bit intimidating for those used to smaller size models, however any second thoughts quickly go away once you open the box and notice the quality of the large scale components. The impression we got right away was of a large ARF that we couldn't wait to get started on. Definitely not something you open up then set aside for the right time to build, but a project you can't wait to get started on. We found no physical damage with the packaged parts and everything was wrapped in protective plastic and secured in their respective cardboard compartments.

Upon opening the large box, we quickly noticed the contents had been meticulously packaged and the layout was well thought out. We found no shipping damage anywhere. Upon further inspection we found the iron-on covering had wrinkled during transit. This is not the first time we have seen this but in all fairness, the kit originated from or was likely shipped from an area of high-humidity to our very dry Colorado. Average relative humidity at the time we received the kit was around 15%. This change in climate can easily cause the balsa wood structure to shrink as the moisture is pulled from the wood causing the covering to lift and wrinkle. The good news is that about 15 minutes was all we needed to skim over, reseal most of the seams, and trim with a covering iron. We carefully heated most of the structure with a hot-air gun to remove the wrinkles but we stayed away from areas where the trim is applied, as it does not shrink. Other areas to avoid are the elevators, flaps, and ailerons as they are finished with a plastic corrugated surface to emulate the scale pieces. The thin ABS plastic does not fare well to a heat gun so make sure to stay away from the flying surfaces. The white UltraCoat covering did shrink with ease and it was as good as new in short order.

Scale-looking seat Scale-looking instrument panel Fiberglass cowl Tinted Window Glass

Included in the kit are four scale-looking seats, a scale shaped dashboard, and an instrument decal to get you kick started on a scale interior. With a little effort, it should not be too hard to scale up the interior with indoor/outdoor carpeting, flight controls/pedals, dash switches, safety restraints, and a miniature laptop computer sitting on one of the seats with the RCU background! There is also a matching floorboard panel to hide all the radio gear in the sub floor. You could also route the aileron and flap servo wires inside the structural pillars between the window frames for a completely hidden radio system. The fuselage is a combination of fiberglass and built up wood framing, the wing is almost all balsa wood with the exception of the scale fiberglass droop tips, and the tail surfaces are built up from balsa. Scale effects for the exterior consist of antennas, corrugated flying surfaces, hidden control rods (except ailerons), an accurate and pre-painted fiberglass cowl, wheel pants, with trim markings that actually line up between the fin/rudder, stab/elevator, and fuselage/cowl. The engine cowl arrives pre-drilled and the respective mounting points at the firewall are already glued in place and have blind nuts installed. We believe with the proper camera angles and backdrop it would be difficult to differentiate the finished model from a full scale. All of the window glass was tinted and relatively dark which could significantly detract from any efforts a builder may put forth to scale up the interior. It would be nice to see a clear glass option offered for those wanting to show off their interior. There were some intricate curves in the front and rear glass panels and we are happy to say that the fit was surprisingly accurate. All glass panels were glued in per the instructions using the Formula 560 canopy glue with the exception of the front windshield, which can be easily flexed inwards and removed for improved access to the interior. The only other access point to the interior is a top cabin hatch, which is mostly used to access the servo wires, and nylon bolts used to secure each wing. If you have medium to large hands you may find it difficult to access the lower regions of the cockpit without prior removal of the front windshield.

Instructions and Assembly:

Detailed Instruction Manuel CA Hinges installed Bottom view of wing Aileron extension installed Installing the flap servo Flap servo and linkage Horizontal stab aligned Elevator and Rudder Wing cuffs Another view of wing cuffs White aluminum gear struts Stearable Nose wheel Easy access to glow plug The Saito 182

We found the assembly manual to be excellent in every respect with plenty of detailed pictures and a few tips along the way. Due to the size of this kit be prepared to spend some bucks on servo extensions, ten in fact, varying from 12 to 24 inches. You will need to reverse one of the flap servos either by using a separate channel, modifying the servo motor/amp wires, or by the use of one of the newer JR Matchbox™ devices. Overall buildup of this ARF requires hinging of the flying surfaces, installing servos, gluing the stab and vertical fin, bolting on the landing gear, and finally mounting the engine and fuel system. Straightforward with no real surprises but there are a few steps that we would like to elaborate more on. All the flight surfaces use the popular CA hinges. You will need to keep them centered and in place while the CA glue is wicked in place. The painless way to do this is to use a T-pin in the center of the hinge to fix its location while sliding the two surfaces together. Did we mention the flying surfaces are corrugated with a plastic laminate to look just like the real deal? What a sight to behold and a major time saver if you want that scale look! To secure the wing there are two anti-rotation pins per wing and a stout 30" aluminum wing tube spar. The wings are mated to the fuselage with one 1/4" x 20 nylon wing bolt per side and it is threaded into a pre-installed blind nut in the wing to keep everything in place. The aileron and flap servo wires pass through a tunnel in each wing and drop into the cabin area. You can secure the wires with Velcro or zip ties to keep it all looking neat or opt to modify the internal cabin structure for a hidden passage down to the cabin's sub floor structure to the receiver. The scale wing struts are precut to length and have angled cuts at each end. The angles on each end of the strut are different to match the fuselage or wing mount. They are easily mounted after a quick alignment check is made to determine where to drill the mounting hole at each end. The kit supplies you with scale strut fairings made out of thin plastic. Prepare to reinforce these fairings immediately or expect them to crack soon (ours did). We would recommend filling the inside of each fairing with either silicone, or epoxy/filler after the initial alignment and gluing the fairing to the strut. The instructions have you gluing the fairings to the wing and fuselage, which is just the opposite of our recommendation. With the strut being inserted and removed from each fairing every time you install or remove the wing, we do not see the fairings lasting long using their attachment method. Care should be taken when gluing the horizontal stab for proper alignment and its relation to the wing. Before the fin can be installed, the covering needs to be cut away from the top fuselage mounting area. Take extra care when using a sharp hobby knife or razor to remove the covering on the fuselage so as not to cut into the relatively thin wood structure and weaken the fin mounting area. We found just a slight gap between the fin and fuselage mating area. A few quick passes with an 80 grit-sanding block gave us a flush fit. These parts are then epoxied together and held with masking tape until cured. The tape also gives you the ability to make slight adjustments in fin to horizontal stab alignment. Due to a short torque arm assembly, we found the rudder to have significant play. The only suggestion we can make if you use the stock torque rod is to keep the clevis as far out as possible or bend a new torque rod with a longer threaded arm. Give special attention to the bushing and make sure it is secure and close to the arm pivot. Although our rudder did exhibit some play, we did not run into problems during the test flight and with the relatively slow speed that this airplane cruises at rudder flutter may not be an issue. Although the area around the rudder linkage is quite tight due to being at the extreme most rear of the fuselage, the arm could be extended another ¼" or so before it interferes with the inside of the fiberglass tail cone. The wire elevator horn supplied needs to be modified to clear the internal structure of the fuselage. The predrilled holes in each elevator can be used if you bend an offset or "Z-bend" in the joiner arm to clear. Since the arm is quite long, an offset of approximately 3/8" was all it took to clear everything. Also, check for interference between the elevator wire and the rudder torque rod as they get real close to each other. Another option would be to relocate the predrilled holes in each elevator and move the joiner wire over about 3/8". In previous reviews of ARF's we have seen some shortcomings with wire or sheet aluminum landing gear struts being a bit on the weak side. Ditto on the wheel pants. All we can say is this is one stout landing gear! Each main landing gear strut leg is ¼" aluminum powder coated in white, and is pre-drilled. There are three ¼-20 bolts used per leg for the fuselage mount, a 5/32" axle, and two 4-40 x 3/8" screws used to fasten the hefty wheel pants. Two 4-40 screws and blind nuts secure the wheel pants. We did have issue with the 5/32" wheel collars and their easy to strip Phillips head set screws. An Allen type set screw would have been more appropriate here. Since the axles are of the hardened variety we also recommend filing a flat for the set screws. The nose landing gear strut arrives with the wheel pant installed and appears very strong. The design utilizes a twin fork with a hollow axle secured by two 4-40 screws and is canted forwards when mounted to the lower firewall. The treaded tires used are of high-quality rubber with a hard plastic hub. From our experience, another ARF weak point can be the steering arm and its mounting system. We are impressed with the all-metal mount and steering arm assembly used here. Instead of using the traditional plastic steering arm, Hangar 9?? opted for an all aluminum pinch type steering arm. Very nice! There are several power plant options available for this kit. You can choose a 4-stroke engine in the 1.20-1.80 class, or a 2-stroke in the 1.08-1.48 class, or even a gasoline type motor such as the popular Zenoa G26. The latter may not look as scale due to the large cylinder and ignition system protruding from the cowl. We decided to have a little fun and bump up the scale quotient a bit more by opting for a Saito 182 twin. Appropriately named and an appropriate choice! This motor fits perfectly inside the Cessna's cowl and the cylinders are viewable behind each air cooling intake just like the real one. If you opt for this motor, two relatively easy mods need to be done. First, you will need to relocate the throttle servo from its lower right position on the "flower box" to the upper left side. This mod allows a straight shot to the synchronized throttle bell crank. The second mod requires you to build a 1.25" extension off the firewall to mount the engine in its proper location, as the Saito twin is short and wide in dimension. A quick trip to Home Depot located a 1.25" x 1.25" Maple block for the mod. To complete the engine installation a 3 ¼" Tru-Turn aluminum spinner (TT-3232-B-120) with the 8x1.25mm Double Jam Nut Kit (TT-0823-A) were used. A 17" to 18" prop will get you real close to scale prop diameter. The Saito 182 exhaust pipes are quite long but still needed extensions to route the exhaust out of the cowl. We used two ¼" id automotive fuel injection hoses about 3" in length and routed them between the cowl/firewall joint. This required quick use of the Dremel to cut two exhaust reliefs alongside the nose gear cutout.

We tested our Cessna Skylane with the Saito 182 twin 4 stroke at an elevation of 5500' msl. We believe all two stroke and four stroke motor installations will require some added nose weight. Our test model took approximately 4 ounces at the firewall location. If you opt for the Zenoa G26 the CG may be right on. The Saito 182 did require an extensive break-in period of close to 1-hour running time on the ground before we felt confident with its idle quality and overall performance. This motor like all Saito's, or four strokes for that matter, just get better with time. Ours was no exception and after an hour or run-in purred like a kitten as it taxied out for its maiden flight. Flying the Cessna 182 Skylane rewards its pilot with a smooth, scale-like flight that only takes less than half throttle to achieve. Scale takeoffs required an initial rise in throttle to get things moving then a gradual pull down to about 1/3-1/2 throttle as it gained speed and rotated. If you do it right it takes most of 200 feet to rotate and looks real cool as it slowly climbs out. This by the way is with no flaps. At the lower throttle settings, the Cessna flew very smooth and had plenty of control authority even when turning slow and close to the ground. The use of rudder with aileron to perform a coordinated turn works very well as it should. The model will also turn just fine with rudder only application. There was no tendency to tip stall even when performing slow and low downwind turns. Landings were a breeze and seem to happen in slow motion perhaps due to the size of the model. Overall, the Cessna felt like a powered glider--slow and predictable and willing to stretch out a glide when asked to do so. Pouring on the coals netted a slightly more nervous, and toy-like flight that in turn required some down trim to maintain straight and level flight. Deploying the flaps at any speed gives you an abrupt nose up attitude that will need to be trimmed out with down elevator. During the test flight, the flaps were only deployed to eval‎uate the flight characteristics and not used for the landing maneuver. Our test model was relatively light and landed quite slow without the flaps. The jury is out whether or not the flaps can be utilized effectively at our test model's flying weight. For a finished model with a heavier wing loading, they may be more useful and there are certain maneuvers such as steep landing approaches where the flaps can be effectively used.

Snap Shots

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This airplane looks just as cool taxiing around as it does flying in the air! It can attract the attention of both spectators and pilots at the field that turbine jets usually get. If we had more time, there are a few ideas we would like to incorporate such as an integrated halogen landing light with battery mounted in the wing and activated by flap deployment. A RAM lighting kit with strobes would be a cool addition, too. Another idea is to provide plug heat via remote control. Although the Saito 182 never dropped a cylinder or died during the test flight, we believe it may be a good idea to have a mix activated plug heat option in case a cylinder drops during taxi or flight.

Not only is the kit quality top-notch, but so are the scale details, and its presence both in the air and on the ground. With little investment in time, it could be easily finished with rivets, hatches, brakes, lighting, and functional doors. Its well thought out two-piece plug-in wing and strut mounting makes it quite easy to assemble at the field

This kit is impressive in size, quality, and best of all an average pilot can easily build and fly it. We would like to thank Hangar 9?? for the opportunity to review and fly this giant-scale dream!

[카페장(김광현)]

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[John]

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